Bring some meaning to your style for Easter, spring, or all year with this beautiful crucifix necklace. Cheri complemented the meaningful and high-quality sterling silver crucifix charm at the center of the necklace with Dakota Stones gemstones. The gemstones add even more meaning to this design. Rose quartz is said to have healing, calming, joyous, and warm qualities. You can also try making this necklace with Bloodstone beads, also known as Christ's Stone.

Showcase fantastic Dakota Stones gemstone pieces with some clever wire-wrapping techniques. Cheri used some simple wire tricks to showcase the pendants in her necklace perfectly. You can see more ideas for simple wire-wrapping in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

These earrings are a perfect way to showcase unique beads and they also work for using those shorter lengths of jewelry wire you may have leftover from other projects. These are variations of Cheri's Stained Glass Earrings. See these projects and more ideas for using your jewelry-making leftovers in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Swarovski crystal and Dakota Stones gemstones are a wonderful match. The sparkle of the Swarovski crystals contrasts nicely with the organic appeal of the cuprite beads in this necklace. A beautiful tassel focal completes the look, adding some bohemian flair. This necklace is perfect for beachy summer styles, cozy fall styles, and everything in between.

This bracelet combines luxurious Mother of Pearl beads, gemstones, and Swarovski crystal pearls in a crocheted design that creates an organic, comfortable feel. Put the beads in a random pattern for effortless style and make this bracelet as long or as short as you want. It's a great option for a Mother's Day gift. You can see more Mother's Day gift ideas in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

It might be frustrating when you don't have enough beads for a full beaded design, but there are other options for finishing your project. Cheri demonstrates how chain can make a wonderful option for finishing looks in this necklace design. She paired chain with Dakota Stones gemstone beads and Czech glass. You can see more ideas for how to finish jewelry when you don't have enough beads in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Our hand-painted focal beads are the perfect way to make a meaningful jewelry design even more special. This focal bead is perfect for honoring the Feast of the Annunciation, which traditionally falls on March 25. Amethyst gemstone beads from Dakota Stones make a beautiful backdrop for the focal, while Czech glass accents pick up on the colors of the focal bead.

Dreamy bead colors and delicate antique brass accents create a Midsummer Night's Dream in this bracelet design. You'll definitely feel like you're dreaming when you wear this surprisingly lightweight multi-strand piece!

Dakota Stones gemstone pendants are full of unique colors and patterns you'll love showing off in your jewelry designs. Choose a pendant set and you'll have multiple gemstone pendants to use in your projects. Cheri shows off three different ways to spice up gemstone pendants with messy wrapped loops in these pieces. You can see more ideas for simple wire-wrapping in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

It might be frustrating when you don't have enough beads for a full beaded design, but there are other options for finishing your project. Cheri demonstrates how silk ribbon can make a wonderful option for finishing looks in this necklace design. She paired ribbon with Dakota Stones gemstone beads and Czech glass flowers. You can see more ideas for how to finish jewelry when you don't have enough beads in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Simple earrings are made fabulous with beads in graduated sizes. The style starts with a sparkling Swarovski bead to catch the eye. A Dakota Stones gemstone bead dangles below it, with a small Swarovski pearl to top it all off! Switch up the bead colors for your own take on this design.

With Vintaj Patinas, you can add color to your brass components. Cheri used several colors mixed together to color the filigree links in this bracelet. You'll love mixing colors and applying them to highlight the beautiful details of the Vintaj filigree. Find more inspiration for using Vintaj components in your jewelry in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Have you ever wondered about how our designers think? In this Artbeads Cafe episode, you can watch our designers Cheri and Cynthia as they each make a pair of earrings. For her pair of earrings, Cheri started with beautiful Grace Lampwork beads that inspired the rest of the beads she used. They look beautiful dangling from simple sterling silver earwires.

Cherry blossoms are known for their delicate pink color and sweet, elegant style. These earrings embody these qualities, thanks to the beautiful flower link at the center and the cherry quartz gemstone beads from Dakota Stones. Add these earrings to your looks and watch your style blossom!

We offer beautiful gemstone strands from Dakota Stones that are filled with lovely beads to use in all kinds of designs. One way to showcase these gemstones in your designs is to dangle them from earrings. Cheri simply created messy wrapped loops to make quick earrings out of these Mardi Gras impression jasper gemstones. You can see more ideas for simple wire-wrapping in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

This icy necklace incorporates gleaming Swarovski bicones and textural Dakota Stones crystal quartz nugget beads for an unforgettable bridal look. It would make the perfect complement to any wedding ensemble. If you're not getting married, wear it for a night on the town. This look is versatile enough to work anywhere.

Lotus blossoms are a symbol of purity because they bloom out of murky and muddy waters looking pristine and fresh. The earthy colors of the Dakota Stones gemstone beads in this bracelet look like muddled waters surrounding the shining TierraCast lotus bead at the center of the design. See more of this bracelet and learn Cheri's design process for creating bracelets in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

When creating wrap bracelets, it's always fun to match the leather you're using with different bead colors and sizes. The beads and leather in this bracelet are full of warm Autumn color, and the different sizes create a wavy effect in the design. You can see more fun ideas for creating wrap bracelets in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

It might be frustrating when you run out of beads in the middle of a project, but there are other options for finishing your design. Cheri demonstrates how leather can make a wonderful option for finishing looks in this necklace design. She paired leather with Dakota Stones gemstone beads and Czech glass. You can see more ideas for how to finish jewelry when you run out of beads in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Sunset Harvest colors are on display in this lovely wrap bracelet. The Czech glass beads feature the hazy fuchsia pink color of a sinking sunset sky, while the bronze finish adds a warm glow. Small tourmaline beads bring in more pink colors, along with greens and whites. Cheri was so inspired by these colors, she decided to create a longer wrap bracelet. See more inspiration for creating wrap bracelets in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Cheri was inspired by the color of turquoise patina when she made this necklace. She matched the patina pendants at the center of her design with Dakota Stones gemstone beads in the perfect matching shades. To complement the organic look of the patina finish, she used TOHO Amiet thread to create a wrapped design on her donut pendant, as well as to create beaded crochet strands for the body of her necklace. You can see even more patina inspiration in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Sometimes after finishing your jewelry-making projects, you might have beads leftover that you just don't know how to use. There may not be enough for a beaded strand or they don't match other beads you have. This example is a great way to use up those little amounts of leftovers and turn them into a stylish necklace design. These variations are inspired by Cheri's Stormy Weather Necklace. See these projects and more ideas for using your jewelry-making leftovers in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Wire-wrapping is a great way to showcase unique pendants like these Dakota Stones Mardi Gras impression jasper options. You can get creative and even incorporate smaller beads into your wirework. Cheri used Czech glass beads in these messy wraps. You can see more ideas for simple wire-wrapping in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

We put Cynthia and Cheri to the test in our necklace stringing Artbeads Cafe episode. We presented them with a beautiful array of beads to come up with necklace designs on the spot. Cheri was immediately drawn to the Golem Design Studio bead in this piece. She paired it with Dakota Stones gemstones and Czech glass in a rich look that speaks to her unique style.